Answer to Question #201429 in English for Snakho

Question

Differentiate between assesment of learning and assesment for learning

Answer 1

Assessment of learning

It involves ranking students' achievement levels against a standard by looking at their assessment information at the end of teaching and learning process. It typically involves standardized tests and it is summative in nature.

Assessment for learning

It involves assessment processes throughout the learning and teaching process to constantly adjust instructional strategy. It addresses test data, qualitative and quantitative data. It also includes a great deal of descriptive data.